An HTML Interface for Classic

Several significant problems exist when applying knowledge representation systems to real problems. In particular, the obscurity of LISP, the resource consumption, garbage collection, and the single user nature of most KR systems can prevent the technology from being accepted in many non-research environments. This paper briefly presents one way to address these problems with a web interface, and outlines some of the general principles that guided the implementation of a web interface for Classic. 1 Introduction Implemented Knowledge Representation systems have much to offer in solving serious problems in the real world. In pursuing this belief, we have gathered experience transferring KR technology to users outside traditional academic circles. Most of this work has been in the context of AI & Software Engineering [ Welty, 1995a; 1995b ] , but a recent project in building a card catalog system for the web [ Welty, 1996 ] has led to some new web-based solutions for the problems facin..